Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These cool peppermint patties are made with mashed potatoes. Ingredients:
1 cup mashed potatoes |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons melted butter |
2 teaspoons peppermint extract |
8 cups confectioners' sugar |
8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate |
2 tablespoons shortening |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, salt, butter, and peppermint extract. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar; mix in enough to make a workable dough, between 6 and 8 cups.
2. Knead slightly, and roll into cherry-size balls. Flatten balls to form patties. Arrange on sheets of wax paper, and allow to dry overnight.
3. Place chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Dip patties in melted chocolate, and let cool on wax paper.
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